Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

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Firefighters and residents in southern Lebanon accuse the Israeli military of deliberately starting wildfires as part of a campaign to destroy forests and crops. Environmental groups report these incidents as part of a longstanding practice in the region.

First responders, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops Firefighters and residents of south Lebanon have accused the Israeli military of lighting wildfires in the region, as forested areas burned down in blazes sparked by Israeli bombing. Environmental groups said the fires in recent weeks were part of a longstanding Israeli practice of targeting Lebanon’s natural environment. Continue reading...